Debates in Physical Education (Debates in Subject Teaching)

This new and updated second edition of Debates in Physical Education explores issues physical education teachers encounter in their daily lives. By engaging with both established and contemporary debates, this volume challenges readers to think about and reflect on the relative validity of positions presented in order to develop their own reasoned and personal view in relation to the topics explored.

Divided into four accessible sections, this book investigates and offers fresh insight into topics of central importance in physical education. Chapters include, for example:

• Physical education as a means or as an end in itself;
• Knowledge for physical education;
• The physical education curriculum;
• Assessment in physical education;
• Technology, pedagogy and physical education.
• Physical education beyond schools and teachers.

Designed to stimulate discussion and support readers in their own research, writing and practice, Debates in Physical Education will be a valuable resource for any student or practising teacher engaged in initial teacher education, continuing professional development or Master's level study.

Professor Susan Capel is Emeritus Professor at Brunel University London, where she was previously Head of School of Sport and Education. She is a past president of the Physical Education Association of the United Kingdom (now called the Association for Physical Education). Her main research interest is in physical education initial teacher education. She is co-editor of Learning to Teach Physical Education in the Secondary School and A Practical Guide to Teaching Physical Education.

Dr Richard Blair is the programme leader for physical education and youth sport at Brunel University London. His teaching is focused on policy and pedagogy in education, physical education and youth sport. His research interests focus on how teachers, coaches and other adults understand the contexts of physical education, youth sports and physical activity and their role within each of the different settings.